Effects of Ventilator Hyperinflation Versus Vibrocompression in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age35-55
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The aim of the current study is to compare the effects of ventilator hyperinflation and vibrocompression on lung compliance in mechanically ventilated patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Eighty-one mechanically ventilated patients more than 48 hours up to 7 days
Their ages range from 35 to 55 years old.
Medical stability (mean arterial pressure > 60 < 110, systolic blood pressure > 80, diastolic blood pressure > 60, fraction of inspired oxygen < 60, positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) <10)
Disqualifiers
Unstable hemodynamics
Fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) ≥ 0.6
PEEP ≥ 10 cmH2O
undrained pneumothorax and hemothorax or subcutaneous emphysema
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ventilator Hyperinflation
- Vibrocompression
- Traditional Chest Physical Therapy Program
Treatment groups
81 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
1Kasr AL Ainy Cairo Egypt
Sponsors and collaborators
Cairo University
Lead sponsor
Source ClinicalTrials.gov